Sometimes you just hit the ground running! Maybe it is because life has all but prepared you for this moment. Maybe it's just the excitement of what is to be that gets you in a state where you just can't stop. Maybe it is because the reality is there isn't as much time as you think. Regardless, of the reason (and I'll pick the former 2 first) I'm off and ready! A preliminary of the first 17 weeks of class projects, grades 1st-6th, are listed, organized, and ready to go. Of course there may be some adjusting the comes over the next few weeks: a reflective look into projects done in the past, consideration of materials readily available and those that need to be ordered; finalization to the number and frequency of sessions, etc; and that's all to be expected. Even so, it's nice to have a strong idea of what you hope to accomplish no matter what occurs along the way.
Now to take a step back, consider back up and filler projects, plan art extensions, ready my introduction to students and parents, design a welcome letter, consider my room set up, organize something for the open house, assemble....
Now to take a step back, consider back up and filler projects, plan art extensions, ready my introduction to students and parents, design a welcome letter, consider my room set up, organize something for the open house, assemble....